Construction Engineer

Peralte-Clark LLC; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralte-Clark LLC is seeking Construction Engineers at Levels 1–3 to join our team and help deliver infrastructure that moves communities forward. You will observe construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specs, permits, safety requirements, and applicable regulations on public works projects.

As you gain experience, you may review project documents, participate in meetings, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, perform field measurements and materials testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to perform field assignments and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively and professionally with project team members, contractors, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and regulations.
• Review project documents and participate in meetings as assigned.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Perform or support field measurements and materials testing.
• Contribute to quality-control activities and maintain field records.
• Identify and document field issues and communicate nonconformance concerns.
• Monitor corrective actions and document progress.
• Assist with plan and contract adjustments as needed.
• Prepare or recommend progress payments and encroachment/grading support as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Judgement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Peralte-Clark is seeking Construction Engineers at Levels 1, 2, and 3 to join our collaborative team and help deliver infrastructure that moves communities forward. Whether you are beginning your engineering career or have several years of construction engineering experience to bring to the table, this position offers an opportunity to support public works improvements such as roadway, highway, bridge, building, infrastructure, and track right-of-way construction projects. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to the future of transportation engineering, Peralte-Clark may be the place for you!

As a Construction Engineer, you will observe construction activities to help ensure compliance with plans, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Depending on your experience level, you will review project documents, participate in meetings, coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders, perform or support field measurements and materials testing, and contribute to quality-control activities. You will identify and document field issues, communicate nonconformance concerns, monitor corrective actions, maintain daily records of materials and quantities, evaluate field conditions, support or recommend plan and contract adjustments, prepare or recommend progress payments, and assist with encroachment or grading concerns.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Learn, apply, or demonstrate advanced proficiency in standard construction concepts, company policies, and established procedures, depending on experience level.
• Evaluate field conditions and resolve issues of limited, moderate, or diverse scope.
• Apply sound judgment in determining appropriate actions within established project requirements and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete, accurate, and timely field documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal team members, contractors, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Work with detailed instruction, general direction, or limited day-to-day supervision, depending on the assigned level.
• Identify nonconformance issues, communicate concerns, and monitor corrective actions.

POSITION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Level 1: Typically requires no previous professional engineering experience. Work generally involves problems of limited scope and is completed with detailed instruction. EIT certificate is preferred.
• Level 2: Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience. Work generally involves problems of moderate scope, the exercise of judgment within established procedures, and general instruction on routine assignments. EIT certificate is preferred.
• Level 3: Typically requires a minimum of five years of related experience. Work generally involves problems of diverse scope, independent judgment in selecting methods and approaches, and limited instruction on day-to-day assignments. IL PE license is expected.

Final position level will be based on the selected candidate's experience, credentials, demonstrated capabilities, and the needs of the position.

ALL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Ability to perform field assignments and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively and professionally (both written and verbal) with project team members, contractors, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Peralte-Clark is a forward-looking, rapidly growing firm that is on the leading edge of the industry. We are proudly nationally ranked as a Zweig Top 10 Best Firm to Work For in 2025 & 2026. P-C is seeking bright engineers with an entrepreneurial spirit and a singular focus on client satisfaction to help achieve our vision for the firm.